How to Be a Good Husband for a Happy Marriage

As the wedding and honeymoon excitement fades away and you adjust to the wind and grind of real life, you realise that you have a partner to share in your joys and sorrows. Slowly, you become so used to each other that romance your romance starts dwindling. People do not always follow through with the vows that are made during the wedding ceremonies, but if you are the type of man who wants to be the perfect husband to the woman you cherish, it is not too late to rekindle the spark and make your woman feel that you love her.

Tips to Become a Good Husband

Being a good husband is not something that comes naturally to most men. It often means putting yourself second and your wife first, which is something a lot of people take a little getting used to. Here are some tips to help you learn how to be a better husband.

1. Be Her Best Friend

A married couple is much more than just a man and wife; they are best friends. You are life partners, so it is best to go to the other first when something noteworthy happens in your life. Just as you would pick up your phone to tell your friend about an exciting event, your first instinct should be to tell your wife because she is your closest and dearest friend. In the same way, if she comes to you with something, you should be able to share her feelings about it and help her if she needs it.

2. Be Protective

To show your wife that you love her, be there for her. Be protective but never abuse her. Some men ignore if someone else insults their wife, but we know you are not the same. You love your wife, and it’s time you show her that. If someone insults your wife, protect her. It would be best if you showed that you support your wife and don’t tolerate others disrespecting her. Never tolerate if someone insults or says mean jokes at your wife. Let people know that you are always at your wife’s side, come what may.

3. Look After Yourself Physically

Most men don’t care about their physical appearance once they are married. They stop putting effort into their appearance after becoming too comfortable with each other. This can sometimes be what kills romance in a marriage. Make an effort to look suitable for your wife. She will appreciate it because she knows you are going through the effort for her.

4. Respect Her Beliefs

If you are both from the same religious background, it will be easy to share in her religious faith, but if you are from different backgrounds, there can always be respect for what she believes in. You should never make your wife feel silly for what she believes in, even if you don’t believe in the same. Let your wife know that you respect her beliefs.

5. Show Love to Her

Men aren’t the most sensitive bunch, and while it can be challenging for some to open up and show their love, it is a worthwhile endeavour. Most women love romance and like it when their husbands shower their love on them, so remember to be romantic with your wife once in a while. Show your love to her by giving her random kisses throughout the day or hugging her and telling her that you love her. These little acts will brighten her day.

6. Support Her

If your wife has a goal she wants to work towards, do everything you can to support her. Don’t laugh at her dreams because that will only break her spirit. You are the one person in the world she should feel she can get support from, even if the rest of the world thinks she is silly. So, please stand up for her. Make her believe that she can do anything she wants to do. She will love you even more.

7. Accept Her Faults

Men and women have flaws and faults, but true love accepts the bad with the good. Focus on all the good things about her and ignore the things you don’t like. If it is something that bothers you, talk to her about it, or learn to accept it. There may be things about you that she needs to learn to accept.

8. Don’t Lose The Romance

If you have been married for a while, it is easy for the romance to die out as time moves on. As her husband, do your part in holding on to the romance. Don’t let it die. Take her out for a date or surprise her with flowers and a romantic night at a hotel; the choices are endless.

9. Talk Things Through

Every couple has disagreements, but the ones who learn to talk things through instead of becoming angry or bitter about it are the ones whose relationship lasts long. Learning to respect each other’s opinions is very important in a marriage. Communicating without screaming and shouting at each other will save your marriage and give your children a more secure home life.

10. Take Care of Your Wife

If your wife falls sick or needs you to look after something, ensure you do it with your best efforts. Looking after each other through sickness and health is a part of your marriage vows and not something to be taken lightly. A good wife would do anything to look after her husband in her way, and in the same way, a good husband does his best to look after his wife’s needs.

11. Talk About How You Met

When was the last time you and your spouse discussed how you met? Have a conversation taking a walk down memory lane: Where did you meet? What was your first date like? Life can throw us some crazy curveballs. Sometimes, it is essential to remind yourself (and your partner) of why you chose to marry each other in the first place. 

12. Know Your Spouse’s Apology Language

Did you even know apology language was a thing? Similar to a love language, a person’s apology language is how they like to receive apologies. This is important when dealing with conflict resolution and can be the determining factor when trying to get past a disagreement. If you don’t know how your spouse likes receiving apologies, open up a conversation about it to see what they find meaningful.

Qualities and Characteristics of a Good Husband

Here are some characteristics and qualities that every good husband has:

1. Passionate

A good husband is not just passionate when it comes to the physical aspect of marriage, but he is also passionate about small things. Women appreciate men who try to like things that she does or support them in their hobbies and passions. This is the essential quality of what makes you a good husband.

2. Trustworthy

A man who loves his wife makes sure that she trusts him. He never gives his wife a chance to doubt him or feel insecure. If you love your wife, never give her any reason not to trust you. Let her know that she can trust you with anything.

3. He is there for His Kids

A good husband loves his kids. Although it might be difficult for you to play with your kids after coming from work, you will do it if you love your kids. By having fun with children, you make your wife believe that you are in this together. And she will take pride in you because you are a good father.

4. Compassionate

A man who can feel for others is very appealing to women, so be a compassionate man and show you care. It can be towards your wife and others as well. The more compassion you show, the more of a hero you will look like to her.

5. Compromising

Marriage is hard work; sometimes, the two will not want to agree on a specific course of action. But a man who wants to make his relationship work is ready to compromise. There will be times when your wife may sacrifice her position to make you happy, so you should learn to be able to compromise and come up with solutions that both of you can agree on.

6. Loyal

A good husband is loyal to his wife. He never lets her feel that she is not good enough for him. If you love your wife, be loyal to her. Don’t ever make her feel that you are not true to her; else, it will break her heart.

7. Honest

An honest man makes for a wonderful husband. Telling your wife the truth, not hiding things from her and involving her in every aspect of your life will earn her trust and ensure that you gain respect and honesty right back from her.

8. Dependable

If you say you will do something, do it. If she needs you to do something for her, do your best, even if you have no idea what you are doing. If she can depend on you to be there to support her when she needs you, she will feel a lot more secure and loved in your relationship than if she cannot depend on you for anything. This is especially important when you have a baby, as being dependable is how to be a good husband during pregnancy. She will need you the most when she is carrying your baby.

9. Indulgent

Women and children have one thing in common; they love good pampering. And a good husband knows how to pamper her. Indulging your wife in what she loves will make her see how much you care about her. It will win you some points with her, and she will surely indulge you in the things you love as well.

10. Humorous

Women are more drawn to men who can make them laugh. A good man knows how to keep his wife and what to say to cheer her when feeling low. If you also want to keep your wife happy at all times, bring some humour into your life. Make your wife laugh now and then; she will love you dearly.

11. Chivalrous

Some women like to act too independent and tough for the likes of men, but most women would give anything to be with a gentleman. Carry the bags for her, open doors, and pull out her chair at the restaurant on date night. It makes a difference to a woman when she is treated like a lady.

12. Respectful

A good husband respects his wife and her opinions and beliefs. Understanding, accepting and respecting the fact that your wife is still a separate being from you, who has different ideas, dreams, and opinions, is important in a marriage. It would be best if you respected your wife’s wishes and needs. Don’t force her to give up on her dreams to follow yours, but talk things out and see what works for both of you.

13. Selfless

A man who loves his wife is also selfless. Loving another person is the most selfless thing anyone can do. When you love someone, you put them first. This is a big difference between love and infatuation. A husband who loves his wife will be able to celebrate her successes. Some men find their wives’ success to be a very bitter pill to swallow as they always expect their success to come first. Don’t be that guy.

14. Active

A good husband is active and helps his wife at home too. It becomes challenging for a woman of today to balance work and home. But a good husband helps his wife with housework. As her husband, it would help her much if you were more active in the house, cleaning up after yourself and helping out with some of the chores. So, if you love your wife, help her too.

15. Decisive

A good man is decisive. He knows what he has to do. A good man considers his wife’s opinions, values his own opinions, and makes the right decision for the family. Do not be the type of man who cannot decide as that is not excellent quality.

16. Believes in Who He Is

A good man and good husband never shy away from being himself. If you love your wife, be who you are. It may seem like there are so many things that you need to work on, but for the most part, be yourself. You don’t need to fake or make up stories to impress her. She loves you for who you are, and there is no need to pretend to be like anybody else.

17. Good Team Player

A good husband is also a team player. As a husband, you must realise that you and your wife are a team. Being a good team player is vital in a marriage. It is not always about you, but you must think about another person. When you have children, this becomes all the more critical. Never undermine her decisions in front of your children, but talk to her in private if you don’t agree with something she did. Showing your children that the two of you are a team will prevent them from trying to take advantage of the situation and will teach them what a real relationship is like between man and woman.

18. Mindful

A good husband is mindful. He remembers the important days of his life. Men usually forget important dates, so if you are that type of man, do something to help you remember all the important dates. Set reminders for the important birthdays, anniversaries and other significant events you need to be aware of. Your wife may not have the time to remind you of everything.

19. Kind

Kindness in a man is a very appealing quality to women. She will know that you will never hurt her and always do what is best for her and your family. Kindness towards others will undoubtedly make your wife so proud of you that you may find her bragging about it to all her friends.

20. Never Judges

A good man never judges his wife for her flaws. The golden rule in all marriages is that you need to walk a mile in someone else’s shoes to know what they are going through before you judge them. Your wife may have done something you disagree with, but if you stop and show understanding by applying the golden rule, you will be able to talk it out with her and come to an agreeable solution.

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